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Why is there a distinction made between church and mission? The two aren't mutually exclusive.

Seumas makes an interesting argument about individualism, claiming that having to raise your own funds is too individualistic. It, to me, seems ironic considering that the lack of funds (lack of fair wage) seems to be a reaction to the selfishness in the world. (ie they're paid nothing, therefore they are selfless. Excuse my crude oversimplification.)

These are difficult arguments to make, because the selflessness and financial struggle isn't there for the purpose of giving the MTS-ee credibility, though that is what it can be seen to be doing.

Does the financial burden of MTS-ing pose an unnecessary stumbling block to casual observers, standing between them and the cross?